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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.47, 1,683.57 and 634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.47, 1,683.57 and 634.02 is: 950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.47 : 1,683.57 = 634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.47/1,683.57 = 634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.47x = 1,683.57 × 634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.47x = 1,067,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,417.05/1,123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.11

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